Micah R. Sisk was born to US military parents stationed abroad in West Germany (when such a place existed), but lived most of his life in suburban Frederick County, Maryland, an hour drive to both Baltimore and Washington, DC. After flunking out of engineering in...
Shahnila Hassan is a passionate book reviewer. Her hobbies include reading, reading and reading. She loves getting lost in the pages of a book, experiencing a palette of feelings through intriguing characters and eventually coming up with a worthy review for all those looking for...
While it’s true that no one knows your novel better than you, writing a catchy blurb and directing it to your target audience takes a lot of practice, a lot of research and a lot of help from your literary friends. For the ones of you...
Grasshopper Bot introduces herself in her own words: "I am basically a poet. It took me ages to publish my work ‘The Poetry of My Soul’ in fear of negative judgements. However, I now write poems for a living. I also host a site for aspiring authors." Esther...
Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of over fifty children's books. Whether it's pirates, princesses, or discovering the world around us, her books have enchanted educators, parents, and her diverse audience of children. She hosts two blog radio programs and is one of the founders...
Formatting your book is possibly one of the most challenging stages in the process From Writing To Publishing Your Novel. That’s because writing is one thing, but formatting is something else entirely. Consequently, in today’s article we’ll look at all these details, from picking the right...
Carrie D. Miller was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, on October 31. She credits her vivid imagination, as well as her sugar addiction, to being a Halloween baby. In a former life, she was an executive in the software industry for many years. Although Carrie’s written...
In today's interview, editor Jane Savage speaks about the truths and myths around the editing business, gives valuable advice to both new editors and to authors who are looking for an editor for their manuscript. She wasn't reserved sharing her knowledge so upcoming writers can benefit...
In today's interview, reviewer Kelsy talks about the importance of Social Media and Book Reviewing, Bookstagram and the power of the online community. You can follow her reviews on her blog or Instagram account. If you're an upcoming author, make sure you check the best tips &...
In today’s article, we’ll look at Amazon’s review algorithms and guidelines and we’ll also try to get to the bottom of our question: Does Amazon randomly delete book reviews? I’ve launched a call to action and several affected authors have spoken about their experiences with Amazon....